Belfast, Maine vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 13.4% cheaper than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,296 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Belfast, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower